Two arrested, charged with illegal drug and gun possession in Salinas

Monterey County sheriff deputies arrested two men on charges related to illegal possession of drugs and guns.

Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call on the 500 block of River Rd. in Salinas on Monday morning.

Archer Kais, 27, was found trying to get inside a home. Deputies found a loaded semi-automatic weapon hidden in his jacket pocket, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said Kais also had 25 grams of cocaine on him.

Deputies also arrested Barry Sumagang, 30, who was nearby at the time. The Sheriff’s office said he also had a semi-automatic handgun on him.